Tag: Canine Companions for Independence
Rotary of South AA awarded Foundation of the Year
In its 14th year, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) hosted the Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon at the Annapolis Double Tree Hotel on November 21, 2014. CFAAC recognized the individuals, families, businesses and civic organizations, whose generosity, philanthropic leadership, and motivation of others improves the quality of life for all in Anne Arundel County. The […]
15 County teachers receive grants for classroom tools
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County has awarded more than $6,000 in mini grants to fifteen local school teachers through its Grants 4Teachers program. The Grants 4 Teachers Fund provides grants to teachers in the Anne Arundel County Public School System for special projects or the tools needed in their classrooms to create the […]
Annapolis family raising puppy for Canine Companions for Independence
[do action=”schuh”/] Canine Companions for Independence – a national non-profit organization that provides assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, is proud to announce that Annapolis residents Kerry Mueller and family recently began raising an assistance dog in-training for Canine Companions for Independence. Puppy Dom is a lab/golden retriever cross who will one-day know […]
2013 Disability Awareness Day Honoree And Awardees Recognized
2013 Disability Awareness Day (DAD) on Oct. 26 at Westfield Annapolis Mall featured information on disability issues, interactive exhibits and live entertainment. Businesses or organizations that provide employment or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities were honored with Executive Citations. “These organizations play a vital role in enhancing opportunities and services for residents of Anne […]
Making A Difference One Paw At A Time
In honor of International Assistance Dog week, MD Senators Ed Reilly and John Astle recognized the work of Canine Companions For Independence as their Capital Chapter Service Dog teams and Puppy Raisers for a formal portrait session at the State Capitol. Canine Companions For Independence breeds, raises and trains assistance dogs for people with physical […]
Catherine Purple Cherry Named disAbility Awareness Day Award Winner
Catherine Purple Cherry, a licensed professional architect and principal-in-charge of Purple Cherry Architects in Annapolis, who is known for her work with special needs populations, will receive the 2012 disAbility Awareness Day Award. The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues will present the honor during the 2012 disAbility Awareness Day activities from 1 and […]
Casino Trip Fundraiser
Tickets are on sale now for a bus trip to the Harrington, Del., casino on June 12 to benefit Canine Companions for Independence and The Arthritis Foundation. The event is the “Hearts of Gold FUNdraiser” by members of the South County Senior Activity Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. The center annually holds an event to […]
